Tórshavn, Capital town on Streymoy Island, Faroe Islands.
Tórshavn extends over several hills, with colorful houses and narrow streets leading to a natural harbor divided by the Tinganes peninsula.
The settlement began in 850 when Viking chiefs established the Faroese parliament on Tinganes, making it one of the oldest parliamentary meeting locations in Europe.
The Nordic House cultural center presents exhibitions, concerts, and theater performances that reflect both traditional Faroese and contemporary Nordic expressions.
The central bus terminal at Steinatún connects passengers to different parts of Streymoy Island through regular scheduled services throughout the day.
The Tinganes peninsula contains a collection of red wooden government buildings with grass roofs, dating from the 1500s to 1800s.
Location: Tórshavn Municipality
Inception: 10 century
Elevation above the sea: 24 m
Address: Tórshavn, Faroe Islands
Website: https://torshavn.fo
GPS coordinates: 62.01014,-6.77157
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:13
The Faroe Islands feature natural landscapes with waterfalls pouring into the ocean, sheer cliffs, elevated lakes, and coastal villages with traditional houses. The archipelago includes notable geological sites like Lake Sorvagsvatn and the Drangarnir rock formations. The villages retain their architecture with turf roofs, natural harbors, and historic churches. Hiking trails provide access to viewpoints over the fjords and mountains.
Magnus Cathedral
6.6 km
Kirkjubøargarður
6.2 km
Nordic House in the Faroe Islands
1.4 km
Tórshavn Cathedral
57 m
National Library of the Faroe Islands
503 m
Skansin
509 m
Catholic Church in the Faroe Islands
647 m
Listasavn Føroya
944 m
National Museum of the Faroe Islands
2.4 km
Saint Olav's Church, Kirkjubøur
6.6 km
Argir Stadium
2.3 km
St. Mary's Church, Tórshavn
637 m
Vesturkirkjan
721 m
Svartafoss
1.8 km
Port of Tórshavn
445 m
Niels Finsens gøta
66 m
Skopunarfjørður
10.4 km
Fríðrikskirkjan
8.7 km
Hoyvík Church
2.2 km
Hests kirkja
8.4 km
Viðarlundin úti í Grið
870 m
Kaldbaksfjørður
7.1 km
Nes kirkja
8.2 km
Lilit Svangaskarð
10.2 km
Sjóvar kirkja
12 km
Borðan Lighthouse
9.7 km
Lighthouse at Skansin
515 m
Nólsoyar kirkja
5 kmReviews
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